Kataja defeat Gaz Metan in Finland as three teams have now 2-3 record and will compete for the last spot to the next stage. The Finnish team posted a 79:75 victory. Gaz Metan was ahead by 13 points after three quarters before a 30-13 charge of Joensuun Kataja, which allowed them to win the game. Joensuun Kataja forced 19 Gaz Metan turnovers. Daniel Coleman (206-F-85, college: Minnesota) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jonte Flowers (196-F/G-85, agency: Warren Sports International, college: Winona St.) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Joensuun Kataja players scored in double figures. Ivan Lilov (196-SG-88) responded with 18 points and Slobodan Dundjerski (188-G-88, agency: Alti Sport) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. In the last round Kataja will face Karsiyaka that already advanced to the next stage at home. Gaz Metan will take on Ventspils.

Newly promoted CS Politehnica Unirea Iasi (Liga Nationala) landed 31-year old Georgian international point guard Giorgi Tsintsadze (192-90kg-86). He played most recently at Kutaisi Kutaisi in Georgian Superleague. In 32 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 17.4ppg and recorded 5.1rpg, 7.0apg (leader !!!) and 2.1spg (in top 3) last season. Tsintsadze helped them to win the cup and make to league final. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.co... [read more]

Newly promoted CS Politehnica Unirea Iasi (Liga Nationala) landed 31-year old Georgian international point guard Giorgi Tsintsadze (192-90kg-86). He played most recently at Kutaisi Kutaisi in Georgian Superleague. In 32 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 17.4ppg and recorded 5.1rpg, 7.0apg (leader !!!) and 2.1spg (in top 3) last season. Tsintsadze helped them to win the cup and make to league final. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Domestic Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Player of the Year and Guard of the Year.The most of previous (2015-16) season Tsintsadze spent at SPO Rouen in French ProA where in 17 games he averaged 3.9ppg, 1.3rpg and 2.1apg. Tsintsadze also played for Gravelines Dunkerque (ProA) in France that season. In 14 games he had 3.9ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.6apg.Among other achievements Tsintsadze received Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League Player of the Year award back in 2009.He has been also a member of Georgian international program for some years. Tsintsadze has regularly played for Georgian senior team since 2004 and previously for U20 National Team between 2005 and 2006.He also represented Georgia at the European Championships this year. His stats at that event were 5 games: 2.8ppg, 1.6rpg, 3.0apg, 1.2spg.Tsintsadze is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to nine different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Tsintsadze has played previously professionally also in Greece (Trikalla), Italy, Lebanon (Champville), Poland (Trefl), Russia (Dynamo Moscow), Ukraine (Budivelnyk and BC Donetsk), FYR Macedonia (MZT Skopje) and Estonia (Tartu Ulikool).His game is described as:
Great point guard and solid all-around player, who not only dishes assists for the teammates, but who can also score in double digits every night. He can drive and penetrate and he's never losing his confidence. Good decision-maker who can run any team in the top level thanks to his court vision and ball handling.

Al Moutahed Tripoli (Pepsi LBL) landed 33-year old American guard Demarius Bolds (193-88kg-84, college: Missouri Western). He was about to sign at Targu Mures in Romanian Liga Nationala. The last season Bolds played at GS Lavrio in Greek A1 where in 26 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.9apg and 1.0spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention. Bolds is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro baske... [read more]

Al Moutahed Tripoli (Pepsi LBL) landed 33-year old American guard Demarius Bolds (193-88kg-84, college: Missouri Western). He was about to sign at Targu Mures in Romanian Liga Nationala. The last season Bolds played at GS Lavrio in Greek A1 where in 26 games he averaged 11.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.9apg and 1.0spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention.Bolds is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. Bolds has played previously professionally in Iraq (Nift Al-Janoub), Lithuania (Lietkabelis), Qatar (Al Rayyan), Turkey (Final Genclik), United Kingdom (London Lions), Greece (Apollon Patras), Czech Republic (BK Kolin) and Kosovo (Bashkimi).He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Bolds attended Missouri Western State College until 2006 and it is his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball.Let's have closer look into His outlook:
A very athletic combo guard who does everything.
He is a great slasher to the basket and finishes above the rim with either hand.
Defensively he is a star who plays with a lot of intensity.
He is a big time talent and a great all around player who can do it all.

BC Timba Timisoara (Liga Nationala) agreed terms with 26-year old Belgian forward Thomas De Thaey (203-111kg-91, college: North Carolina State, agency: Octagon Europe). He was about to sign at Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in British BBL league. The last season De Thaey played at Okapi Aalstar in Belgian Euromillions League where in 35 games he had 5.9ppg and 3.8rpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships... [read more]

BC Timba Timisoara (Liga Nationala) agreed terms with 26-year old Belgian forward Thomas De Thaey (203-111kg-91, college: North Carolina State, agency: Octagon Europe). He was about to sign at Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders in British BBL league. The last season De Thaey played at Okapi Aalstar in Belgian Euromillions League where in 35 games he had 5.9ppg and 3.8rpg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Division B 2nd Team back in 2010 at his college time.De Thaey represented Belgium at the European Championships U20 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) six years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 8 games: 9.9ppg, 7.0rpg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 29.6%, FT: 81.3%.De Thaey has played previously professionally in Spain (Canarias Basketball Academy) and Belgium (Antwerp Giants, Oostende, Leuven Bears and Kangoeroes).He attended North Carolina State until 2013 and it is his fifth season as a professional player.On De Thaey:
Thomas is an extremly strong player who fights for every rebound. He is more SF/PF than classic PF or Center but he can play back to the basket as well he can shoot from the mid/long range. He can play defense against bigger players thanks to his strength and he can stop smaller SF thanks to his speed. Great player with a lot of skills and role modes. Can finnish above the rim. He is very good in transition - runs the floor very well. Great teammate to have!.

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